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From heavy rains and thunderstorms to extreme temperatures, the weather is making its presence felt in various regions of the country. In the latest weather update provided by the Meteorological Department, various weather events are affecting different regions of India. Let's take a closer look at the highlights:
Cyclonic circulation and moisture supply
A low-level cyclonic circulation persists over northern Pakistan and adjoining Punjab. This weather activity is expected to move further to the northwest of India today. Moisture supply is anticipated from the Arabian Sea to northwestern India. Strong south-westerly winds from the Bay of Bengal also blow northeast from India at lower levels.
Rain forecast
The Meteorological Department is forecasting light to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds in most areas of the western Himalayan region today, May 26. Also, the northwestern plains of India can experience rain and lightning with strong winds.
Heavy rain areas
Today, heavy rain is expected in parts of Sub-Himalayas West Bengal and Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura. In other parts of the country, changing weather patterns are bringing continuous rain and strong winds. Several regions like Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Odisha can experience rain, lightning, and winds at speeds of 40-50 km per hour.
Storm and wind alerts
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and wind speeds reaching 30 to 40 km per hour are expected in isolated parts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Bihar, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.
Gusty winds are also likely in isolated parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema, Kerala and Mahe, Assam and Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, inland southern Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
Temperature outlook
According to the Department of Meteorology, there will not be any significant change in the maximum temperature in most of the country during the next five days. However, due to humid air and high temperatures, hot and uncomfortable weather conditions are expected in western Odisha and Chhattisgarh on May 26.
Southwest Monsoon Progress
The southwest monsoon is expected to move into additional parts of the southern Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the next two days.
Marine notice
Fishermen are urged to exercise caution as hurricane-force wind speeds are likely to reach 45 to 55 km per hour, with gusts up to 65 km per hour, over the northeast and northwest Arabian Sea along the coast from Gujarat. Similar weather activity is forecast for the Gulf of Mannar, the southwestern Bay of Bengal, the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas to fish or engage in any trade-related activity.
Highlights of extreme temperatures
Yesterday, Banda in East Uttar Pradesh recorded a scorching maximum temperature of 44.2 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Seoni in eastern Madhya Pradesh experienced a low temperature of 17.3 degrees Celsius. Hailstorms occurred in isolated parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, West Rajasthan, West Uttar Pradesh and Odisha.
Rainfall Forecast and Warning: Week 1 (25-31 May, 2023):
| Date | Region | Rainfall Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| 25th May | Northwest India | Light to moderate rainfall expected at most places with thunderstorm, lightning, and occasional gusty winds/squall. Maximum intensity expected on 25th May. Thundersquall/gusty wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph likely at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, and north Rajasthan. Moderate to heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and north Rajasthan. Hailstorm expected at isolated places over Jammu division, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, and north Rajasthan. |
| 26th May | Northeast India | Light to moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall expected with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds over Assam & Meghalaya and Mizoram & Tripura. Heavy rainfall anticipated at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya and Mizoram & Tripura. |
| 25th-26th May | East India | Light to moderate scattered to fairly widespread rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds expected over West Bengal & Sikkim, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Heavy rainfall likely at isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim. Hailstorm expected at isolated places over West Bengal & Sikkim. Thundersquall/gusty wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph likely at isolated places over Gangetic West Bengal. |
| 26th-28th May, 30th-31st May | Central India | Light to moderate isolated light rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds expected over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha & Chhattisgarh on 26th-28th May and then on 30th-31st May. |
| Throughout the week | South India | Light to moderate isolated light rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty winds expected at isolated places over Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and interior parts of Tamil Nadu. An increase in rainfall activities is anticipated over Kerala and adjoining parts of Peninsular India from 30th-31st May 2023. |
Rainfall and Maximum Temperature Forecast: (1-7 June, 2023)
During the second week of June 2023, weather conditions are expected to vary across India. Here is a breakdown of the rainfall forecast and maximum temperature trends for different regions:
Rainfall Forecast:
| Date | Region | Rainfall Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| 2 June | Northwest & Adjoining Central India | In association with a Western Disturbance, light to moderate isolated to fairly widespread rainfall/thunderstorm is likely. |
| Throughout the week | Northeast India | Light to moderate scattered/fairly widespread rainfall/thunderstorm is expected on many days. |
| Throughout the week | South Peninsular India | Light to moderate isolated/scattered rainfall/thunderstorm is likely. |
| Throughout the week | Rest of the country | No significant weather activity is expected. |
Overall, normal or above-normal rainfall activity is likely in the north-west and adjacent parts of central India, while below-normal rainfall is anticipated over the west coast and eastern and north-eastern parts. from India. The rest of the country is expected to experience normal levels of rainfall.
Maximum Temperature Forecast for Week 2:
| Date | Region | Maximum Temperature Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7 June | Most parts of India (excluding East and Northeast India, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Coastal Karnataka, and Konkan & Goa) | Maximum temperatures likely to be near normal or below normal. |
| 1-7 June | East India | Heat wave conditions likely to occur over isolated pockets on some days of the week. |
| 1-7 June | East and Northeast India, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Coastal Karnataka, and Konkan & Goa | Maximum temperatures likely to be above normal by 2-3°C. |
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